NY, IL, VA: I have lived in Illinois & Virginia since moving from Long Island, NY in 2001. While on LI, I was half of the duo
DeStefano & McLeod.
The duo recorded an independent CD and performed at book stores, cafes, Long Island festivals, NY City clubs, and on cable TV.
Kevin McLeod
was my music partner for seven years. When I left New York, I moved to Illinois and played solo in the Chicago area. Among those gigs was a regular stop at Uncommon Ground Cafe in Chicago where I organized and hosted "Two by Four" (2 hours/4 performers). Around that time I started recording my
solo CD
, which I finished in Virginia, and mastered back on Long Island. In Virginia, I've played a heap of solo gigs, been the guitarist in a folk-rock band, subbed in jazz combos, sat-in at jams, and performed with the group Big Thanks. My music continues to have a songwriter influence, but has been evolving toward improvisation and jazz.